I was and am a big Marley fan. I was alive when he was and couldn't wait fore his next record. He was not merely a revolutionary music maker, he was a revolutionary person. He deserved a bio pic that reflected his enormous talent, contribution, and sacrifice. This is not that film.
It's not completely worthless. The acting by Marley and his wife is exceptional, and her work deserves Academy Award notice. The photography is good and the music, of course, is wonderful, though the visuals accompanying the music leaves a lot to be desired.
The main problem is the direction. I felt like I was watching a film about Marley but was otherwise not engaged. That's a big negative in a film about Bob Marley. He deserves more.
It's not completely worthless. The acting by Marley and his wife is exceptional, and her work deserves Academy Award notice. The photography is good and the music, of course, is wonderful, though the visuals accompanying the music leaves a lot to be desired.
The main problem is the direction. I felt like I was watching a film about Marley but was otherwise not engaged. That's a big negative in a film about Bob Marley. He deserves more.